The last month or so has been full of change. I am loving this age so, so much and seeing him change & develop in many ways. Here are a few updates on Ford from what he’s eating to his favorite activities (standing + crawling) and how daycare is going for us!
Read MoreI have received a lot of questions regarding the nanny that helps with Ford. Everything from “How did we find her?” and “what was the interview process like?” So, I’m sharing the process we went through and questions asked during the interviews.
Read MoreIt feels so weird to say that. Part of me feels like he was just born, but I also feel like he’s been a part of my life forever. It’s weird how time flies when your family grows and how different everything is. I honestly struggle to remember what life was like without this sweet boy. I mean, I definitely miss the days of sleeping in, but overall can’t complain. He has changed my life for the better in so many ways. Here are a few updates on Ford.
Read MoreThe one thing I wanted going into my pregnancy was to be able to breastfeed. I guess I always pictured it being such a beautiful part of the mother and baby journey. And it really is! What I didn’t realize was that it would be SO hard. I don’t think anything could have prepared me for learning how to breastfeed until my baby was here. I thought breastfeeding come naturally - it seems like it would be instinctual, and while part of the process is, it really is something that you and you baby have to learn, together. Here is my story and what worked for me...
Read MoreOnce Ford started to become active, right around 3.5 months, I knew I couldn’t just let him bounce in his MamaRoo anymore. I wanted to engage him with fun toys and activities to boost his development. I also think it’s much more fun to have things to do when I am at home with him, so that neither of us gets bored. Here are a few ideas I compiled and tested with the help of my amazing community!
Read MoreI’ve talked to so many mamas about this and thought I would share my own experience in hopes of helping you (if you are struggling with sleep.) I want to preface that YOU are the mom and YOU have to do what is best for you and your little one. It’s so important to use your gut instinct to decide when it’s best to make the transition to the crib.
Read MoreI have a 5-month-old…what?! How is that possible?
Ford is officially 5-months-old and this stage is oh so sweet. I can’t stop kissing his chunky cheeks and love seeing his little personality grow daily. I’ve said to before and will say it again, but the first 2-3 months were really hard for me, but this stage? I am loving it in so many ways. Here are a few updates on Ford.
Read MoreWe had nothing to baby-proof the house with and honestly didn’t know where to start. My biggest concern was our outlets and any electrical cords. You don’t realize how many you have until you have to find a way to find them and keep them safe! We found Legrand US Adorn Collection and we’re so excited to baby-proof our outlets.
Read MoreIf you have a new baby or have friend/family member with one, it can be hard to know what to get them for the holiday - especially if they have everything they “need” from recent baby showers! I rounded up our favorite baby products that would make such great gifts for a new mom and her baby! These are products we own and have personally used.
Read MoreEven though Ford won’t technically remember this Christmas, it’s still his “first Christmas.” We are doing a few gifts for him - nothing over the top, but also had to give ideas to family members. So, I created Ford’s Wish List with a mix of items he needs, will enjoy or can use in the future. Here is what I came up with…
Read MoreYou guys. If I am being honest, sleep has been the biggest struggle as a new mom. You never truly realize how wonderful a full night of uninterrupted sleep is until you have a baby. Am I right?
I just don’t think there is anything that can prepare you for the feeling of sleep deprivation. But I do think it’s possible to teach your baby to learn to sleep on their own and to love sleep. This has been one of my biggest goals with Ford and I am finally ready to share what has worked for us, so far!
Read MoreLearning how to pack a diaper bag is a right of passage as a new mom. Before the baby was here, I carefully curated our diaper bag with neatly folded onesies, perfect stacks of diapers and cute toys that were more Instagram-worthy than baby-friendly. Now, I know that a diaper bag is more than that. It’s an arsenal of essentials to get you through any situation that you may encounter outside of the home with a baby.
Read MoreHow is it possible that I have a 3-month-old? I know that everyone said it would go by fast, but it truly is! I will say, this phase is already so much fun and I am loving watching my baby grow…even if it makes me sad that he’s not so tiny anymore.
Read MoreAfter a little over one month with baby Ford, I thought it would be fun to share the top baby products that we absolutely cannot live without. These are the products we use daily - multiple times a day! The products I would buy over and over again. Here it goes, in no particular order.
Read MoreI wanted to write this down so that I could always remember how it all happened. So, here I am...sitting up at 2am in the hospital bed watching my baby boy sleep and writing it all out.
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